Munster vs Exeter live stream: watch European Champions Cup rugby from anywhere

Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 first leg match between Exeter Chiefs and Munster

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It's advantage Exeter, but Munster are almost certainly the happier of the two sides as they head into the decisive second leg of their round of 16 European Champions Cup clash. Rob Baxter's men won 13-8 at home, but they had the opportunities to bury their opponents. Will those tight margins come back to haunt them? Read on as we explain how to watch a Munster vs Exeter live stream in the 2021-22 European Rugby Champions Cup from anywhere in the world.

Munster vs Exeter live stream

Date: Saturday, April 16

Kick-off time: 3pm IST/BST / 10am ET / 7am PT / 12am AEST

Venue: Thomond Park, Limerick, Ireland

Live stream: BT Sport (UK, IRE) | beIN Sports FREE trial (AU) | Peacock TV (US)

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Johann van Graan would have snapped your arm off to be just five points down with the return leg at Thomond Park to come. With Munster ravaged by injuries, he'd have feared the worst when Stuart Hogg crossed the whitewash during the opening exchanges.

A yellow card for Jack O’Sullivan certainly didn't help, but Exeter promptly shot themselves in the foot with the dismissals of Olly Woodburn and Patrick Schickerling in quick succession. Shane Daly took full advantage, while a treble of stunning try-stopping interventions prevented the 2020 champions from running away with it.

The visitors have control of their own destiny, but they'll know that the script looks ripe for a second-leg fightback. Follow our guide as we explain all the ways to get a Munster vs Exeter live stream wherever you are right now.

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How to live stream European Rugby Champions Cup in the US

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How to watch Munster vs Exeter from outside your country

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Munster vs Exeter live stream: how to watch European Rugby Champions Cup in the UK

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Munster vs Exeter is being shown on BT Sport 2, with coverage starting at 2.45pm BST ahead of a 3pm kick-off.

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